Willits man arrested for arson

CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrested Brice Lee McKinnon of Willits, on Tuesday for allegedly several wildfires. McKinnon, age 22, was arrested and charged with numerous felony counts of arson to forest lands for allegedly starting wildland fires which occurred in the Willits area of Mendocino County between July and August, 2013.CAL FIRE law enforcement officers work diligently in arson cases to aggressively investigate and prosecute those suspected of intentionally starting fires. The Little Lake Fire Department, Willits Police Department and Mendocino District Attorney’s Office assisted CAL FIRE with the fire investigation.Residents should be vigilant in their preparedness and aware of suspicious persons when a fire does start. If you witness someone suspicious make note of the time, his or her physical description, as well as any vehicle description, including the license plate number. Always contact law enforcement, never approach a suspicious person. Anyone with information about arson is urged to contact the CAL FIRE Arson Hotline at 1-800-468-4408. Callers can remain anonymous.